broccoli breakfast bars
These savory broccoli breakfast bars combine fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon into a delicious low-carb start to your day.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large eggs eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese heaping cup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 oz broccoli micro chopped (about 4 cups)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided, 1 cup mixed in, 1 cup on top
- 2 each scallions finely chopped
- 5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs for 1-2 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese, olive oil, broccoli, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, bacon, grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herb blend, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently before serving.